What goes wrong for China's women's basketball team?
However, the team has shown a noticeable decline since then. This regression is due to factors such as age and injuries, as well as a dip in the individual players' abilities.
After Han Xu and Li Meng opted to return from the WNBA to play in the domestic league in recent years, Li Yueru, the Los Angeles Sparks center, is the only Chinese woman basketballer playing in an overseas league.
Playing in top international leagues exposes Chinese players to high levels of competition, advanced training techniques, and different playing styles, which helps them improve their skills and overall game understanding.
Li Yueru, who also had a stint with the Turkish club Besiktas in 2023, once said that "The domestic league lacks intensity and competitive challenge. In the Turkish league, each team has three to four players who have played in the WNBA. Playing in the Turkish league provides better development opportunities."
The high-intensity training and competitive environment in overseas leagues could significantly contribute to Chinese players' growth and lay a solid foundation for helping the Chinese national team excel in major competitions.
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